Barbie Live! The Musical

Get your sparkle on!

My daughter and my niece definitely enjoyed seeing the world’s favorite doll – Barbie together with her friends in a lively musical production.

A simple yet valuable production that kids and adults can definitely relate to. The show encourages goodness and being a friend to others.

The story follows Barbie and her best friend Teresa during the filming of a new movie, set in a Hollywood sound stage.

Teresa is insecure about her acting abilities and doubts her talent. To make it challenging, their co-star Raquel wants to steal Teresa’s role in the movie. Barbie rescues Teresa and takes her on a tour through time to boost her confidence.

Barbie uses lessons from her movies “Swan Lake," "Barbie the Mariposa" and "Princess and the Popstar" to teach Teresa how to conquer her fears. In the end, Teresa gains confidence and believe in herself and her abilities

get your sparkle on!

It’s a lively story of true friendship and the journey towards self-confidence. Audience surely realized the importance to face their fears and do what they love.

The stage, music, choreography, lighting and of course the cast are really amazing! The costumes are indeed glam, and the lighting and set designs are all spectacular.

Girls, Barbie fans and even adults had a great time with the upbeat songs such as "Look How High We Can Fly," "Just Be A Friend," and "Get Your Sparkle On."

girls were in awe seeing this beautiful room :)

It’s also enjoyable to see the cast interact with the audience.

This is indeed a must-see show!

Barbie cast

They also have a Meet-and-Greet event after the show for Php 1,500. It's a fundraising affair for the benefit of Yolanda survivors  which comes with the show’s souvenir program.

Barbie Live! The Musical runs until Dec 15 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Thank you Inquirer Libre for the tickets! 

Barbie Fashion Studio Workshop

When my daughter turned 8, she wished for a Barbie Fashionista doll as a birthday gift. We bought what she wanted and she felt happy receiving this Barbie doll! :)

Barbie Fashionista doll

I kept the receipt which entitled her to one event pass at the Barbie Fashion Studion Workshop I know that she would love to be part of that activity, so we dropped by at Rustan's after her ballet classes.

True enough, she had a great time at Barbie Design and Dress Studio workshop at Rustan's Shangrila. She get to learn about combining colors, different fabric and decorating a Barbie clothing.

Here are some photos from the workshop. Thanks Barbie Philippines for the photos and to Peggy's parents for sharing the photos with my daughter.

Hair makeover and nail art before the workshop started.

Coloring activity.

Designing and styling a Barbie dress

serious fashion designers :)

love this shot taken by Peggy's dad :)

here it is... her Barbie dress!

Certificates and tokens!

with pretty girl Peggy :)

Thanks Barbie Philippines for this fun-filled activity!

Barbie Studio Workshop
Rustan's Shangrila
April 22, 2012

Barbie Philippines always had a lot in store for Barbie doll fans. There's an upcoming Flower Fairy Festival event at SM Megamall Event Center on May 13, 2012 at 4pm. For details, visit them on Facebook if your girls want to join!

7 Years Milestones

Being 7 years old had been great for my daughter. It's her best and happiest year so far. It's the year when she had the grandest time of her life.

Lots of wonderful memories and achievements happened when she turned seven. I could list a hundred things that makes being 7 a great year, but let me share her best 7 moments -

Celebrated her ballerina themed 7th birthday with family and friends.

happy 7th birthday Skylah!

Joined the school's Buwan ng Wika activities where she performed a traditional Filipino dance with her classmates and declaimed the piece "Sa Aking Mga Kababata."

first declamation piece

Performed two ballet dances for Effie Nanas' Grand Ballet Recital - Enchanted Ballet at the CCP.

ballet recital on stage

Dressed up as Barbie doll for Halloween where she felt like being a Barbie celebrity for a day and won several prizes.

my Barbie doll :)

Played the role of Tinkerbell in the school's Christmas celebration - Disney's Believe in Holiday Magic. Remember Kid's Performances HERE.

my Tinkerbell

Received her First Holy Communion. Participated in the church rites - Greetings, Ama Namin prayer, Glory to God and Tell the World of His Love.

greetings

Ranked first in class and overall top 2 in Grade 2. Received the Second Honors Award and Best in Co-curricular Award.

congrats Skylah!

Last week, she turned 8 years old. Hoping for another fruitful year for my daughter!

A Movement to Inspire

Join Barbie in her goal to inspire the next generation of woman leaders.Everyone can help make this million-girl declaration happen in time for the April 22nd ceremony. I just signed the declaration! Sign if you want to let your voice and dreams be heard!

The Declaration states that:

We believe that when you add women and girls, you change everything.
We are leaders and dreamers.
We are the future.
And, we want help making positive change –
for ourselves and the world around us.
This declaration calls on everyone in the Obama Administration to:

Become a mentor this year.
We need role models who can show us that no dream is too big or too wild.
If we can dream it, we can do it.
If we can imagine it, we can be it.

Look at the world through our eyes.
We ask President Obama to take a moment to consider how every piece of legislation may affect girls and women before he signs it.

Ignite a national movement to inspire girls.
On April 22nd, we ask The Office of The First Lady of the United States
Michelle Obama to accept this Declaration from us powerful girls and women at
a proposed ceremony celebrating “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.”
Make sure your voice – and dreams – are heard by signing now.

Requirements, Events, Photoshoot and Sickness

+ [Tuesday, April 21 ]

I need a medical certificate and a notarized waiver and permit!

The pedia of my kids doesn't have a clinic schedule on a Tuesday, and this means visiting a nearby clinic so my kids can be issued a medical certificate. I got their certificates without any hassle at all. Before lunch time, I received a call reminding me to have the waiver and the work permit notarized. Good thing that mama is also having some documents notarized. We dropped by the notary public before heading to the office.

I was not feeling well that afternoon and I could hardly eat that night.

+ [Wednesday, April 22]

I need to attend the DOLE seminar!

I asked my husband to accompany me today as I already have a slight fever. At 9:00 a.m, we met Lolita at McDonald's and went to DOLE to for the requirements and the seminar. There I've met the other moms as well.
I slept throughout the afternoon. I am too worried of my pending Odesk assignments.

+ [Thursday, April 23]

I need to rest and prepare our things!

I didn't get to work today. My head fells slightly heavy everytime I check on my emails and use the PC. I checked the list for the things that we need to bring for tomorrow's shoot... clothes, shoes and accessories. I dropped by Landmark department store in the afternoon to buy tops and slippers for Skylah and Brent. Good thing I was in the area, and I decided to claim my free David Sedaris book from Powerbooks Greenbelt.

No breakfast and no lunch as my throat still hurts. I've only took a large size of Fruit Magic's body cleanser on my way home.

+ [Friday, April 24]

This is the big day!

Call time is at 11 am and we were there just 10 minutes after 11! We took breakfast before the makeup session. The photoshoot starts at around 1 pm. I was really thankful that my kids didn't have any tantrums expecially Brent who's not really fond of smiling at the camera. I guess our shoot just went naturally and the kids enjoyed it as well.

How I wish that the outcome would be good as it is.

+ [Saturday, April 25]

It's Barbie's birthday party!

My daughter Skylah and my sister Jalysa got invited to attend Barbie's birthday party at McDonald's El Pueblo. They were among the 50 kids who got to join the party. It was so much fun! They got to bring home prizes and a barbie doll as well. They both joined all the party games. This is the party where I've seen Skylah had so much fun!

Before the party ended, I received a text message from Powerbooks that my Powercard is already available. Since we were near the area we decided to get my Powercard!

Good thing that I am feeling fine today with lesser pain in my throat.

+ [Sunday, April 26]

I need to relax but I still have an event to attend to!

This time, the event is for me. My sis, our friend Rose and me, participated in Power Plant Mall's Weekend of Fitness. We took part in the Pulse Yoga class. It was just a 1-hour session but we all felt good afterwards. After the yoga class, we claimed our free pair of Havaianas! How's that for a great day? A free yoga class and a free flipflops as well!


This had been a great weekend after all. Blessings really comes in great ways. No matter how sick or tired I am, I had managed to be at all these events and accomplish what needs to be done. This just proves how important my health is and the happiness of my family.